Further investigation into the murder of David Pittarelli an unarmed father.

The Issue

David Pittarelli while unarmed was shot and killed on April 30th, 2015 by Ryan Cochran a Kannapolis firefighter.  It is said that the parties did not know each other and that there was no reported indication of how the supposed argument started.  Nothing can make right that Ryan Cochran emptied his entire clip of his gun on an unarmed man.  There has been mention of witnesses but no one has come forward.  The shooter Ryan Cochran has not been charged and is on paid leave from his position as a firefighter.  We are asking that this be further investigated and that charges be filed as this is clearly not a case of self defense and there are many questions left unanswered with the information that has been given. We feel as though there is a conflict of interest in the investigation because firefighters and police officers that work together in the same county.  David Pittarelli deserves justice and with your help justice can be served.   
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The Issue

David Pittarelli while unarmed was shot and killed on April 30th, 2015 by Ryan Cochran a Kannapolis firefighter.  It is said that the parties did not know each other and that there was no reported indication of how the supposed argument started.  Nothing can make right that Ryan Cochran emptied his entire clip of his gun on an unarmed man.  There has been mention of witnesses but no one has come forward.  The shooter Ryan Cochran has not been charged and is on paid leave from his position as a firefighter.  We are asking that this be further investigated and that charges be filed as this is clearly not a case of self defense and there are many questions left unanswered with the information that has been given. We feel as though there is a conflict of interest in the investigation because firefighters and police officers that work together in the same county.  David Pittarelli deserves justice and with your help justice can be served.   

The Decision Makers

Concord North Carolina Police Department
Concord North Carolina Police Department
Gary Hatley Concord Police Chief
Gary Hatley Concord Police Chief
Cabarrus County District Attorney's Office
Cabarrus County District Attorney's Office

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